Insurance Swindle Probed By Officials In Chicago
Irene Spicer a Chicago stenographer who died on a train to California is linked to an insurance plot police say involved using likenesses of Miss Deffenbach. Spicer reportedly befriended both women and posed as the other to influence life insurance. Detectives seek details on whether any policy was issued and note Miss Johnson is alive in Lockport Indiana. Charles Wheeler, former Colorado Southern treasurer, dies in Denver after health-related resignation from Union Pacific tenure.
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California
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Miss Deffenbach
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Minn
Ethel Johnson
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Lockport
Ind
Denver
Charles Wheeler
Colorado Southern Railway
Union Pacific Railway System
Insurance Swindle Victim Laura Carroll Identified
Chicago reports name Laura Carroll as another victim in the insurance conspiracy led by Dr. August M. Unger. Detectives say the scheme involves multiple parties and a wealthy lawyer as backer, with broader reach than earlier believed, following recent cases linked to Marie Deffenbach. Washington updates note Navy vessel progress and ship construction status across several classes.
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August M. Unger
Marie Deffenbach
Unger- Brown-Smiley
Roosevelt tour dominates Indiana and Michigan political swing
Governor Roosevelt’s train was sidetracked near Marion Indiana as a stone throwing incident in Fort Wayne stirred tensions. Roosevelt dismissed the event as trivial while addressing crowds in Fort Wayne Hammond Monon and Lafayette. Meiklejohn heads to Nebraska to back a Senate bid if Republicans win control.
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Hamilton
Holland
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Meiklejohn
Washington
Nebraska
United States
Armor Contracts With Carnegie Works Debated
Secretary Long pursued armor plate contracts worth 15 million dollars with Bethlehem and Carnegie Steel. Linderman and Schwab led the talks for Bethlehem and Carnegie respectively. The conference, lasting about an hour, moved toward agreement, reducing the navy’s need for an armor plant if private pricing holds, with another meeting planned soon.
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Washington
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Carnegie Steel Companies
Navy
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Schwab
Navy Department
Congress
Butter trade boosts U S dairy exports abroad
Washington reports Secretary Wilson defends high quality American butter and dairy shipments. He cites research by the Agriculture Department on export requirements and distribution to France Germany and China seas, noting Americans will pay top prices for first class dairy products. He asserts U S butter is superior and sufficient for domestic needs.
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France
Germany
China
Europe
West Coast of Leyte Seen as Rebel Stronghold
Manila reports on October 11 that the west coast of Leyte Island is in turmoil with rebels exhibiting fighting propensity. The dispatch notes upheaval along the coast as insurgent activity intensifies amid broader hostilities in the region.
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Leyte Island
Manila
Island of Leyte Turmoil: Rebels Plunder and U S Pursuit
In Leyte the Ladrones rebel group raids and retreats as Americans chase them through the mountains. General Mojica’s officers surrender while captured guerillas recount an Oct 5 attack where 3 Americans defeated 45 rebels. 10 rebels killed, 2 Americans died, 3 wounded. In Baton Province a Thirty-second Infantry unit reports 1 killed and 4 wounded in an ch. 10 engagement. Atlanta Fair Opens at Exposition Park with widespread state and regional exhibits.
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